Hi matey.
I'm not sure we are underdogs in the true sense, as there are many teams much worse off than us, but we have probably gained popularity for being the best of the rest. We also have a manager who is respected and appreciated by both his professional peers and fans alike, and it is my belief that much of the respect that Everton have from other teams, and, their fans is down to him, and his efforts over the last decade.
We aren't a team that were always poor though, and we've had our share of money over our history. I'd love for us to be able to win the league under Moyes, as it would be fitting, but I've enjoyed the journey under him so far, and I think European football at any level would be great for the fans.